Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ECHA-0023
Organization's ID:
MA148
Organization:
Eastwick College-Hackensack
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
12 weeks (36 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Vocational-Certificate 3 Pharmaceutical Care
Description

Objective:

To provide the student with an appreciation of the pharmacy technician as part of a pharmacy health care team and the development of present day pharmacy practice settings. Students gain the broad knowledge of the pharmacy practice, the skills required to order stock, and how to pack and prepare medications.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations, drug administration and preparation
  • Recall the history of pharmacy
  • Discuss the pharmacy profession and the settings in which it operates
  • Utilize inventory management skills while satisfying drug regulations

General Topics:

  • Pharmacy and health care, drug regulations, terminology, calculations, routes, formulation, parenteral, sterile formulation, compounding, basic biopharmaceuticals, factors affecting drug activity, inventory management, financial issues, community and hospital pharmacies, and common drugs and their uses
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials